Surface Plate Worker (Shipbuilding)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Surface Plate Workers (Shipbuilding) precisely measure and adjust flat surfaces that serve as assembly benchmarks for ship hull parts on surface plates at shipyards, ensuring assembly accuracy. They are specialized professionals.
Description
Surface Plate Workers (Shipbuilding) are professionals who precisely measure the flatness, perpendicularity, and positional accuracy of ship hull parts on large surface plates used in shipyard factories, maintaining and adjusting reference surfaces. They clean and level the surface plate, perform measurements using instruments such as dial gauges and auto levels, and conduct finishing work with grinding machines as needed, contributing to accuracy in assembly and welding processes. Measurement data is collated with drawings, and in cases of abnormalities, marking or correction instructions are issued. Handling heavy parts requires safety management and teamwork.
Future Outlook
Even as the shipbuilding industry advances in automation and digitalization, demand for surface plate workers with precision measurement skills is expected to remain stable. Proficiency in 3D measuring equipment and automatic grinding systems will be increasingly required in the future.
Personality Traits
High Concentration Ability / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Heavy Labor / Indoor Factory Work / Regular Hours / Team-Based
Career Path
Apprentice Surface Plate Worker → Surface Plate Worker → Measurement Technician → Quality Control Staff → Factory Leader/Site Manager
Required Skills
Base Preparation / Finishing Processing with Grinding Machine / Precision Measuring Instrument Operation / Reading Ship Drawings
Recommended Skills
3D Measuring Machine Operation / CAD Operation / Laser Scanning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because even slight errors can lead to assembly defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is necessary due to handling heavy parts and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as measurements and adjustments are performed according to existing procedures and drawings. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Rigging Skills Training
Related Jobs
- Finishing Worker
- Lathe Worker
- Welder